right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
also
: swinging from right to left
a right-handed batter
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
a
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : clockwise
b
: having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the right
a right-handed screw
4
of a door
: opening to the right away from one
right-handed
adverb
right-handedly
adverb
right-handedness
noun
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The Boston Red Sox have long been considered a match, given their need for a right-handed hitter and how Bregman’s pull-side power would fit at Fenway Park.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
The Angels then got active in free agency, signing a handful of players including right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks, catcher Travis d'Arnaud, infielder Kevin Newman, and, their biggest signing thus far, left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
In need of a first baseman, or a right-handed bat capable of playing the corner outfield and first, and a left-handed reliever, the Twins’ offseason additions are limited to trading for a pair of minor-league catchers and selecting a pitcher in the Rule 5 draft.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The control panel can be positioned for left- or right-handed use.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
The Angels then got active in free agency, signing a handful of players including right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks, catcher Travis d'Arnaud, infielder Kevin Newman, and, their biggest signing thus far, left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
In need of a first baseman, or a right-handed bat capable of playing the corner outfield and first, and a left-handed reliever, the Twins’ offseason additions are limited to trading for a pair of minor-league catchers and selecting a pitcher in the Rule 5 draft.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The control panel can be positioned for left- or right-handed use.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
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right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
-ˈhan-dəd
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front
4
right-handed
adverb
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